LaGrange, Georgia
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LaGrange is a city located in Troup County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,998. The city is the county seat of Troup CountyTemplate:GR. It is home to LaGrange College, the oldest private college in the state.
Geography
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Location of LaGrange, Georgia
LaGrange is located at 33°2'12" North, 85°1'55" West (33.036575, -85.031930)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 76.5 km² (29.5 mi²). 75.0 km² (29.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.5 km² (0.6 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 2.00% water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 25,998 people, 10,022 households, and 6,504 families residing in the city. The population density is 346.6/km² (897.8/mi²). There are 11,000 housing units at an average density of 146.7/km² (379.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 49.22% White, 47.52% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.82% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.23% from other races, and 0.94% from two or more races. 2.44% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 10,022 households out of which 32.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.6% are married couples living together, 23.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% are non-families. 30.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.50 and the average family size is 3.12.
In the city the population is spread out with 28.4% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 33 years. For every 100 females there are 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 78.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,719, and the median income for a family is $36,438. Males have a median income of $29,082 versus $21,790 for females. The per capita income for the city is $16,640. 21.4% of the population and 18.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 30.9% of those under the age of 18 and 18.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.